Chokecherry Sauce Recipes

CHOKECHERRY SYRUP

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Make and share this Chokecherry Syrup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories Cherries

Time 30m

Yield 4 1/2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

3 cups chokecherry juice (see first step)
6 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Wash chokecherries, place in a large kettle, barely cover with water and cook, covered, for about 30 minutes till the cherries are soft.
Mash gently and strain the chokecherry juice through a sieve or cheesecloth.
Pour 3 cups juice into a large kettle; stir in the sugar.
Cook on high, stirring constantly.
Boil hard for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and skim foam.
Add extract if using (almond extract gives a stronger cherry taste).
To can: Pour hot syrup into sterilized hot jars to within 1/8th inch from top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1118.7, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 288.9, Sugar 288.3

CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

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This famous Argentinean sauce is perfect for any grilled foods. My catering customers love this sauce on garlic crostini with grilled flank steak slices.

Provided by COOKINCOWGIRLS

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup fresh parsley
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ tablespoon minced garlic
½ tablespoon pepper sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot®)

Steps:

Place the parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, garlic and hot pepper sauce into the container of a blender or food processor. Blend for about 10 seconds on medium speed, or until ingredients are evenly blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 201.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHERRY BARBECUE SAUCE

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You can use fresh or frozen cherries to make this flavorful barbecue sauce. It tastes phenomenal on ribs and chicken! -Ilene Harrington, Nipomo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until cherries are tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SMOKIN' CHOKIN' BARBECUE SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small red onions, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (optional)
2 cups merlot wine
1 (12 ounce) jar chokecherry preserves
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
4 dried chipotle peppers, ground (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Put oil a dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and jalapeno peppers and cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add merlot, increase heat to medium high, and reduce by half. Add chokecherry preserves and cook 5 more minutes. Add tomatoes, chipotle, salt and pepper. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add soy, worcestershire and vinegar. simmer another 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Let sit overnight.